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Tropical Architecture as a Form of Resiliency for Puerto Rico

出版	University of Florida, 2022
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=g_ZA0AEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋For this Project in Lieu of Thesis, I will present a redefined version of tropical architecture that responds to the current circumstances of Puerto Rico. I will design an apartment complex that will respond harmoniously to the climate of Puerto Rico. Following design techniques associated with tropical architecture, the project will provide the necessary comfort of living by mainly utilizing passive design tools. Due to the island's recent "encounters/confrontations" with natural disasters, resiliency must also play a key role in the design. In order to achieve this goal, I will be conducting research on various aspects of tropical architecture and Puerto Rico. Understanding what constitutes tropical architecture as a branch of the discipline is a must in order to have a base from where my design shall start. By conducting case study analysis from projects from various tropical countries, I will comprehend the characteristics of tropical architecture and see what aspects can work for my design. I will also undergo a brief dive into Puerto Rico's history to recognize the trends of architectural typologies that have been utilized and how they have inspired or affected the contemporary designs. I will take a specific interest in the architecture of the island's modernization during the 1950s as this is the time where many of the design standards being utilized today first started to appear. From this investigation, case study analysis will be conducted of modern and contemporary neighborhoods and projects from Puerto Rico to formally understand architectural techniques being utilized on the island. Another aspect to research is the recent natural disaster events that have devastated the island. From historic hurricanes like Irma and Maria in 2017, to the ruthless earthquakes that hit the South of the island to start 2020, Puerto Rico has been battling to survive. By understanding the various statistics from the recent events to see the damages caused by them, I can design a structure that can withstand future events while also being resilient to recover once the damages have impacted. As climate change continues to worsen, and as services on the island continue to increase in price (food, gas, electricity, water, etc.), the idea of this project is to broaden the minds of those affected by these issues and demonstrate that a different course of action must be taken to combat them. Puerto Ricans should accept the climate as part of our culture, as part of who we are as people. By providing a refreshing alternative to housing on the island, Puerto Ricans will be willing and eager to demand tropical architecture in the future.